Stanton pitched in every postseason from 1991 through 2002, except for the 1994 strike season. Made 552 relief appearances before making his first career start in 1999.

On September 19, 2009, Don Bosco Prep announced that Stanton would be be the head coach of the school's baseball program for the upcoming season. [1] He became eligible for election to the Hall of Fame in 2013 but did not receive any votes and was dropped from the ballot.